Stone Circle If I told you this was only going to hurt

Her comment was not expected and it caused another barrel of laughter to spill from his throat - his instrument that would forever go unheard. As she retreated, he closed his mouth to look at her both embarrassed and proud. He was feeling a weird mix of emotions, as if this was his first time showing his curse to someone unknowing - unbelieving. The Wise Ones had wanted him to meet her, seeing that she gave a positive spin on things instead of pitying him. Only he was allowed to pity himself, and was glad she was taking a different route - a different story.

He nodded his head in a wise and quite sophisticated manner, agreeing with her on many levels.